Musculoskeletal

Acupuncture is most widely known for its use in relieving musculoskeletal pain.

Acupuncture can help to reduce pain from a wide range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries. Increasingly, people are using acupuncture to provide pain relief for acute sports injuries, chronic pain disorders and recurring conditions.

Research compiled by the British Acupuncture Council suggests that “Injured athletes who receive acupuncture are often able to return to training more quickly than would otherwise be possible, and the treatment is therefore used by top sports people and athletes, including the British Rugby team, many Premiership football teams and the British Olympic team, to treat musculoskeletal problems. Since keeping the body in balance promotes more efficient training, acupuncture is also increasingly being used to enhance athletic performance.”

You can read more about recent research studies on acupuncture for Sports Injuries here and follow the links to the British Acupuncture Council Factsheet by ARRC (Acupuncture Research Resource Centre).